YEARLY HIGH
4.1056 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.2170 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8210 LTL

2017 FKP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 4.1056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.2170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8886 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3868 to the December average rate of 1.3405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.1056 was down 10.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.5951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,528 LTL
2016 Average 20,899 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 6,085 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,442.78 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.2561
1.0092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to LTL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.3234, compared to 1.3185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.8646 LTL (High: 4.1056 / Low: 1.2410). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 LTL (High: 1.3515 / Low: 1.3315).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.8646
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4429 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.4536) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3900), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9364 (-44.11%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.4536
2016 Avg (February) 4.3900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0778 1.2170 3.3868
February 4.1056 1.2410 2.4536
March 4.0436 3.9351 3.9855
April 4.0436 1.2373 1.5426
May 1.3038 1.2806 1.2921
June 1.3027 1.2632 1.2798
July 1.3198 1.2859 1.3010
August 1.3228 1.2800 1.2956
September 1.3590 1.2923 1.3318
October 1.3396 1.3065 1.3200
November 1.3530 1.3053 1.3222
December 1.3515 1.3315 1.3405